overexert
Example Sentences
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He said they watched the 4-year-old to make sure she didn’t overexert herself.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
But with Cardiff offering so little in attack, Blackburn did not need to overexert themselves in the closing stages as they held on for a valuable three points.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2023
“I feel like that’s something that will always be left over,” said Hundley, who warns friends with COVID-19 not to overexert.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2022
Dr. Begum and her colleagues have seen firsthand how patients who overexert themselves in the early stages of recovery can end up prolonging their symptoms.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2022
“Nothing to worry about, I mended it at once, but I’m keeping you in overnight. You shouldn’t overexert yourself for a few hours.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
